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Maha Kumbh Festivities Kick Off With Juna Akhara’s Procession In Prayagraj

Thousands of saints from India and abroad participated in the Nagar Pravesh Yatra, marking the Juna Akhara’s entrance into the Maha Kumbh area. The event, guided by Shri Mahant Hari Giri Maharaj, included a Bhoomi Pujan for the Kumbh Mahaparva. This significant occasion occurs once every 12 years, as the Sanatan Dharma Panch Dasnam Juna Akhara made its official arrival in the city.

The entrance ceremony was filled with enthusiasm as an entourage of Naga sadhus, bearing saffron flags, made its way to the Kumbh Mela region. The ceremony began with a Vedic puja dedicated to Lord Dattatreya, followed by the pujan of his idol and symbolic footprints. Shri Mahant Hari Giri Maharaj supervised the entire event.

Significance of the Occasion

According to Secretary Mohan Bharti Maharaj, the Nagar Pravesh on the auspicious Abhijit Muhurat signifies Lord Dattatreya’s blessings for those visiting the city. He emphasized that akharas, established by Shankaracharya 2,500 years ago, serve as protectors of Hinduism. The procession featured over 1,000 vehicles, horses, camels, elephants, and Naga sadhus, slowly moving towards the Kumbh site.

Maharaj also noted that the Mahakumbh serves as a gathering for saints to share wisdom and discuss religious paradigms. He reiterated the importance of decorum among saints during the event. The Kumbh Mahaparva will run from November 3 to February, attracting millions of devotees. To ensure a peaceful festival, Shri Panch Dashnam Juna Akhara worshiped Shani Dev, Yamuna, and Dharmaraj during the ceremony.

The Nagar Pravesh Yatra began at Ramapur and concluded at Shri Maujgirishree Panch Dashnam Akhara, involving participation from various akharas and spiritual leaders.

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Vishal Talwar

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